There’s something very calming and accepting about the idea to just start where you are. Especially at this early part of the year, when we’ve set big goals for the year ahead, and maybe even judged ourselves for how the last year ended. To start where you are is full of acceptance and permission to be okay with where you are right now. In doing so, I believe you set the stage for a productive year full of exciting changes and are more likely to reach your goals. Wherever you’re at today, let’s just start with where you are.

Sam Bennett is the author of “Start Right Where you Are,” and “Get it Done.” She created the Organized Artist Company, to help creative people get unstuck and achieve their goals. She’s a writer, actor, teacher, and creativity productivity specialist, who has counseled thousands of artists and entrepreneurs on their way to success.

WARRIOR OF ACCEPTANCE

“What can your hands touch right now that will make a difference for you”-Sam Bennett

Highlights –

“Start Right Where you Are” is more about the inner game of creativity

Don’t locate your happiness in the future, start with right now

If everything you want is right around the corner, where is the corner?

Since there’s only one life, it must be the right one

What is the tiny one degree shift you can do right now to move closer to your goals?

Feeling overwhelmed is a choice, it is a decision you are making

You have an obligation to train your clients how to treat you

Be available and reliable, but not infinitely available

Everything that looks like a problem, or a screw up, or something bad, is in fact an invitation and an opportunity

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